Papers, 1730-1875, bulk 1783-1824.

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Papers, 1730-1875, bulk 1783-1824.

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This collection contains the papers of Henry Rutgers, dated 1730-1875. These papers consist of letters, deeds, land leases, a will, and the Rutgers coat of arms. The letters addressed to Rutgers, dated 1783-1820, are primarily from his brother, Robert Rutgers. Other correspondents to Rutgers include Abraham Bancker, Aaron Burr, Benjamin Tallmadge, Gerard De Peyster, and William B. Crosby, dated 1801-1824, are primarily form Henry Rutgers. Also included in this collection are deeds, dated 1730-1820, of Hermanus, Anthony, and Henry Rutgers, and Gerard Bancker. The land leases, dated 1831-1875, involved William B. Crosby and the executors of Henry Rutgers' estate. The will, dated 1788, is that of Ebenezer Crosby.

1 box (.5 cu. ft.)

American Periodical Series I

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Tallmadge, Benjamin, 1754-1835

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Benjamin Tallmadge (1754-1835) acted as principal director of George Washington's secret service from 1778-1783, after the death of Nathan Hale. He won distinction as a field officer, notably at the capture of Fort St. George, Long Island, in 1780. With his leadership, Washington was able to create a strong and successful chain of spies throughout the New York area, beginning the secret service in America. These agents, primarily the Culper Spy Ring, gathered information for Washington, which gr...

Burr, Aaron, 1756-1836

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Aaron Burr Jr. (February 6, 1756 – September 14, 1836) was an American politician and lawyer. A Founding Father, he served as the third vice president of the United States during President Thomas Jefferson's first term from 1801 to 1805. His role in helping form the nation, however, would be overshadowed when he killed fellow Founding Father Alexander Hamilton in an 1804 duel. The duel led to the collapse of Burr's political career and tarnished his legacy in American history. Burr was born t...

Rutgers, Robert.

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Jackson, David

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Crosby Family.

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Crosby, William H.

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Resident of New York, who maintained correspondence with friends and family in Charleston, S.C. From the description of William B. Crosby papers, 1812-1818. (University of South Carolina). WorldCat record id: 31448908 ...

Rutgers, Henry.

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Henry Rutgers was born on October 7, 1745, son of Hendrick and Catharine (DePeyster) Rutgers. A resident of New York City, Rutgers was a Revolutionary officer, landed magnate, and philanthropist. He was the last descendant in his direct line of the Dutch immigrant, Rutgers Jacobsen Van Schoenderwoert, who came to Fort Orange in 1636. Henry Rutgers' interests ranged from local and state politics to the patronage of numerous educational and religious projects. Rutgers died on February 17, 1830. ...

De Peyster Family.

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Rutgers Family.

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Bancker Family.

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Bancker, Abraham B., 1754-1806

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Abraham B. Bancker (1754-1806) of Kingston, N.Y. From the description of Record book, blotter, and invoice book, 1794-1813. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58657733 ...